09-12-2016, 04:42 PM
I'm sincere when I say I don't mind people protesting.
In this case, there are many (now) black athletes that are trying to bring to light what I thought was police killing unarmed black men.
Many players stood for the 9⁄11 ceremonies and then knelt for the anthem.
I actually don't have a problem with players kneeling during the anthem to bring attention to what they support.
What I don't care for is this:
Today on ESPN it was reported that players are raising awareness about racial injustice (in general) not simply policing action that is questionable. Some were quoted as saying racial injustice today is the same as it was in 1968.
Seems like a crock to me.
There are so many opportunities out there today for everybody. These black players are making millions, they're protesting, they're on television stating their beliefs, etc.
Do you think in 1968 THAT would have been possible?
There are so few educated black voices heard when it comes to speaking about racism.
Educated blacks know there are opportunities for everybody, but, you may have to put in the work. What a newsflash!
Also, cops are NOT just shooting random blacks on a daily basis.
Yes, there are incidents where a cop/cops have made egregious errors/committed crimes.
They need to be prosecuted and sent to prison.
What we don't get to hear though are the stories of cops that help all folks, who risk their lives for their black neighbors, who get help for and mentor youth in their communities.
No one wants to talk about that.
So, take the black power, fist-raising, bullshit, and do some real good in your community.
Educate the uneducated.
Build bridges instead of creating dissension.
In this case, there are many (now) black athletes that are trying to bring to light what I thought was police killing unarmed black men.
Many players stood for the 9⁄11 ceremonies and then knelt for the anthem.
I actually don't have a problem with players kneeling during the anthem to bring attention to what they support.
What I don't care for is this:
Today on ESPN it was reported that players are raising awareness about racial injustice (in general) not simply policing action that is questionable. Some were quoted as saying racial injustice today is the same as it was in 1968.
Seems like a crock to me.
There are so many opportunities out there today for everybody. These black players are making millions, they're protesting, they're on television stating their beliefs, etc.
Do you think in 1968 THAT would have been possible?
There are so few educated black voices heard when it comes to speaking about racism.
Educated blacks know there are opportunities for everybody, but, you may have to put in the work. What a newsflash!
Also, cops are NOT just shooting random blacks on a daily basis.
Yes, there are incidents where a cop/cops have made egregious errors/committed crimes.
They need to be prosecuted and sent to prison.
What we don't get to hear though are the stories of cops that help all folks, who risk their lives for their black neighbors, who get help for and mentor youth in their communities.
No one wants to talk about that.
So, take the black power, fist-raising, bullshit, and do some real good in your community.
Educate the uneducated.
Build bridges instead of creating dissension.